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Your trusted guide in navigating playscape trends, industry design, Inclusive Play, and so much more for over 20 years!

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Outdoor spaces are important places

Recognizing the vital role of outdoor spaces in fostering community unity, I am dedicated to enhancing engagement with our environment. Over two decades in the outdoor recreation field, following a dozen years in Corporate America, have shown me the profound transformations shaping vibrant communities. From impactful trends to innovative design and materials, I’ve seen how outdoor spaces are being redefined.

Specializing predominantly with Landscape Structures, Inc., in Skateparks, Playgrounds, Shade, and Spraygrounds, I’ve been at the forefront of industry advancements. My extensive experience allows me to offer valuable insights, whether collaborating on design or discussing the importance of play and recreation.

Driven by a passion for creating sustainable, inclusive, and engaging outdoor environments, I aim to inspire and enrich lives. I am committed to staying ahead of industry developments, providing tailored solutions for each community’s unique needs. With a proven track record of successful projects, I look forward to continuing to make a positive impact in outdoor spaces and beyond.

TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR SUCCESS

As your dedicated industry partner, I offer flexible ways to advance your professional development and organizational goals. Whether you need an engaging speaker for your next planning session, a customized continuing education seminar, or strategic guidance for your upcoming projects, I’m committed to supporting your success.

Take advantage of our complimentary webinar series to experience our expertise firsthand, or let’s schedule a conversation to discuss how I can bring targeted insights directly to your team. From brief consultations to comprehensive training programs, I’ll work with you to create the perfect solution for your needs.

Ready to elevate your industry knowledge and outcomes? Connect with me today to explore collaboration opportunities or reserve your spot in our next free webinar.

New Webinars in 2025!

Register below for one of our quarterly webinar offerings in 2025:

  • Maintaining Safe Play Environments: Keep Your Playground Compliant and Fun! - March 18, 2025
  • Play It Cool: Have Fun in the Sun With Shade - May 27th
  • Open Air Steel Structures: Adding Value to the Built Environment - June 17, 2025
  • Designing a Spray Park A to Z - July 23, 2025
  • Designing Fitness Focused Playgrounds: August 21st
  • Inclusive Spray Design - September 23, 2025
  • Trends in Play Space Design - October 22, 2025
  • A Higher Level of Inclusive Play - November 18, 2025
  • Inclusive Playspace Design: A Planning Guide - December 16, 2025
Approved by AIA, IACET, and LA CES, these webinars offer comprehensive learning experiences. Attendees can earn CEUs while delving into playground design, management, and maintenance. Each 90-minute session provides .2 CEUs and 1.5 PDHs, fulfilling Health, Safety, and Welfare credits.

AIA recognizes these sessions as Learning Units (LU), granting HSW approval. 

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Maintaining Safe Play Environments: Keep Your Playground Compliant and Fun

Join us Tuesday, March 18th at noon CDT to learn essential playground safety protocols, inspection techniques, and compliance requirements. Discover how to prevent common injuries and maintain engaging play spaces for children.

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Play it Cool: Have Fun in the Sun with Shade

Join us Tuesday, May 27th at noon CDT to discover how shade structures are revolutionizing park and recreational design. Learn to create safe, comfortable outdoor spaces while protecting visitors from harmful UV exposure. Free webinar exploring essential planning and budgeting for optimal shade solutions.

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Open Air Steel Structures: Adding Value to the Built Environment

Join us Tuesday, June 17th at noon CDT to discover how open-air steel structures are revolutionizing wellness-focused design. Learn to create healthy, unique spaces while optimizing costs. Free webinar exploring innovative building solutions.

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Designing a Spray Park A to Z

Join us Wednesday, July 23rd at noon CDT to discover how spray parks are revolutionizing recreation. Learn design, budgeting and maintenance essentials. Free webinar on implementing sustainable water features.

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Designing Fitness-Focused Playgrounds

Join us Thursday, August 21st at noon CDT to discover how playground design combats childhood obesity. Learn to create spaces that encourage physical activity and deliver developmental benefits. Free webinar on designing for community health.

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Inclusive Spray Design

Join us Tuesday, September 23rd at noon CDT to explore universal design practices for inclusive spray parks. Learn key safety protocols, feature placement strategies, and accessibility considerations to create engaging water play spaces for all ages and abilities.

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Trends in Play Space Design

Join us Wednesday, October 22nd at noon CDT! Learn how innovative playground design creates spaces that attract families, compete with indoor activities, and tell your community's story. Free webinar on collaborative approaches to play space design.

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A Higher Level of Inclusive Play

Join us Tuesday, November 18th at noon CDT to discover inclusive playground design for all abilities. Learn to create engaging spaces beyond ADA standards. Free webinar exploring essential design elements for successful inclusive play environments.

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Inclusive Playspace Design: A Planning Guide

Join us Tuesday, December 16th at noon CDT to discover how to create playspaces where every child belongs! Learn a proven 10-step process for planning, designing, and funding inclusive playgrounds that foster development and community connection.

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